Legal Operations Manager Salary in New York

💰 $141K–$198K salary range

Median: $169K  ·  Based on 42 public job postings  ·  Updated July 1, 2026

This Legal Operations Manager salary benchmark for New York is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

Legal Operations Manager pay in New York vs. national

• New York: $169K median
• National: $150K median

New York Legal Operations Manager pay runs 13% above the national median.

Legal salaries in New York by seniority

• Legal Operations Manager: $169K
• Corporate Counsel: $185K
• Legal Analyst: $200K
• Associate General Counsel: $210K
• General Counsel: $217K
• Senior Counsel: $225K

What does a Legal Operations Manager in New York do?

Legal Operations Managers are legal and compliance professionals who manage risk, contracts, and regulation. This benchmark reflects Manager-level base compensation for New York-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Legal Operations Manager salary in New York?
The median pay is $169K, with a typical range of $141K–$198K, based on 42 public New York job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does New York compare to the national Legal Operations Manager salary?
The national median is $150K; New York is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 New York postings.

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 42 public job postings located in New York (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 New York postings required to publish. Last refreshed July 1, 2026.

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